Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 16-5001.

Temporary Amendments of Section

For temporary (225 day) repeal of §§ 16-5001 through 16-5008 comprising Chapter 50 of Title 16 [1981 Ed.], see § 202(b) of the Adoption and Safe Families Temporary Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Law 13-56, March 7, 2000, law notification 47 DCR 1978)).

Temporary Addition of Section

For temporary (225 day) addition of §§ 16-5001 through 16-5008 comprising Chapter 50 of Title 16 [1981 Edition], see §§ 2 to 9 of the Criminal Background Investigation for the Protection of Children Temporary Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-205, March 26, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 3431).

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary addition of chapter, see § 2-9 of the Criminal Background Investigation for the Protection of Children Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-6, February 8, 1999, 46 DCR 2296).

For temporary repeal of this chapter, see § 202(b) of the Adoption and Safe Families Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-117, July 28, 1999, 46 DCR 6558).

For temporary (90-day) repeal of this chapter, see § 3(b) of the Adoption and Safe Families Compliance Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-383, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6700).

For temporary (90 day) repeal of this chapter, see § 3(b) of the Adoption and Safe Families Compliance Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-451, November 7, 2000, 47 DCR 9399).

For temporary (90 day) repeal of this chapter, see § 3(b) of Adoption and Safe Families Compliance Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-65, June 6, 2001, 48 DCR 5721).

Legislative History of Laws

Law 12-257, the "Criminal Records Check for the Protection of Children Act of 1998," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 12-694, which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on December 1, 1998, and December 15, 1998, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 29, 1998, it was assigned Act No. 12-608 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 12-257 became effective on April 20, 1999.

Law 13-136, the "Adoption and Safe Families Amendment Act of 2000," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 13-214, which was referred to the Committee on Human Services. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on February 1, 2000, and March 7, 2000, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on March 31, 2000, it was assigned Act No. 13-315 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 13-136 became effective on June 27, 2000.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 16-5002.

Temporary Addition of Section

Temporary addition of chapter: See note to § 16-5001.

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary repeal of chapter, see note to § 16-5001.

For temporary (90-day) repeal of this chapter, see § 3(b) of the Adoption and Safe Families Compliance Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-383, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6700).

For temporary (90 day) repeal of this chapter, see § 3(b) of the Adoption and Safe Families Compliance Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-451, November 7, 2000, 47 DCR 9399).

For temporary (90 day) repeal of this chapter, see § 3(b) of Adoption and Safe Families Compliance Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-65, June 6, 2001, 48 DCR 5721).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-257, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 16-5001.

For history of Law 13-136, see notes under § 16-5001.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 16-5003.

Temporary Addition of Section

Temporary addition of chapter: See note to § 16-5001.

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary repeal of chapter, see note to § 16-5001.

For temporary (90-day) repeal of this chapter, see § 3(b) of the Adoption and Safe Families Compliance Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-383, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6700).

For temporary (90 day) repeal of this chapter, see § 3(b) of the Adoption and Safe Families Compliance Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-451, November 7, 2000, 47 DCR 9399).

For temporary (90 day) repeal of this chapter, see § 3(b) of Adoption and Safe Families Compliance Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-65, June 6, 2001, 48 DCR 5721).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-257, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 16-5001.

For history of Law 13-136, see notes under § 16-5001.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 16-5004.

Temporary Addition of Section

Temporary addition of chapter: See note to § 16-5001.

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary repeal of chapter, see note to § 16-5001.

For temporary (90-day) repeal of this chapter, see § 3(b) of the Adoption and Safe Families Compliance Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-383, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6700).

For temporary (90 day) repeal of this chapter, see § 3(b) of the Adoption and Safe Families Compliance Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-451, November 7, 2000, 47 DCR 9399).

For temporary (90 day) repeal of this chapter, see § 3(b) of Adoption and Safe Families Compliance Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-65, June 6, 2001, 48 DCR 5721).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-205, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 16-5001.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-257, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 16-5001.

For history of Law 13-136, see notes under § 16-5001.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 16-5005.

Temporary Addition of Section

Temporary addition of chapter: See note to § 16-5001.

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary repeal of chapter, see note to § 16-5001.

For temporary (90-day) repeal of this chapter, see § 3(b) of the Adoption and Safe Families Compliance Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-383, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6700).

For temporary (90 day) repeal of this chapter, see § 3(b) of the Adoption and Safe Families Compliance Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-451, November 7, 2000, 47 DCR 9399).

For temporary (90 day) repeal of this chapter, see § 3(b) of Adoption and Safe Families Compliance Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-65, June 6, 2001, 48 DCR 5721).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-205, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 16-5001.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-257, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 16-5001.

For history of Law 13-136, see notes under § 16-5001.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 16-5006.

Temporary Addition of Section

Temporary addition of chapter: See note to § 16-5001.

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary repeal of chapter, see note to § 16-5001.

For temporary (90-day) repeal of this chapter, see § 3(b) of the Adoption and Safe Families Compliance Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-383, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6700).

For temporary (90 day) repeal of this chapter, see § 3(b) of the Adoption and Safe Families Compliance Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-451, November 7, 2000, 47 DCR 9399).

For temporary (90 day) repeal of this chapter, see § 3(b) of Adoption and Safe Families Compliance Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-65, June 6, 2001, 48 DCR 5721).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-205, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 16-5001.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-257, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 16-5001.

For history of Law 13-136, see notes under § 16-5001.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 16-5007.

Temporary Addition of Section

Temporary addition of chapter: See note to § 16-5001.

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary repeal of chapter, see note to § 16-5001.

For temporary (90-day) repeal of this chapter, see § 3(b) of the Adoption and Safe Families Compliance Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-383, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6700).

For temporary (90 day) repeal of this chapter, see § 3(b) of the Adoption and Safe Families Compliance Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-451, November 7, 2000, 47 DCR 9399).

For temporary (90 day) repeal of this chapter, see § 3(b) of Adoption and Safe Families Compliance Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-65, June 6, 2001, 48 DCR 5721).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-205, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 16-5001.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-257, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 16-5001.

For history of Law 13-136, see notes under § 16-5001.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 16-5008.

Temporary Addition of Section

Temporary addition of chapter: See note to § 16-5001.

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary repeal of chapter, see note to § 16-5001.

For temporary (90-day) repeal of this chapter, see § 3(b) of the Adoption and Safe Families Compliance Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-383, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6700).

For temporary (90 day) repeal of this chapter, see § 3(b) of the Adoption and Safe Families Compliance Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-451, November 7, 2000, 47 DCR 9399).

For temporary (90 day) repeal of this chapter, see § 3(b) of Adoption and Safe Families Compliance Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-65, June 6, 2001, 48 DCR 5721).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-205, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 16-5001.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-257, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 16-5001.

For history of Law 13-136, see notes under § 16-5001.